Luque goal gives struggling Magpies vital victory in Italy

NEWCASTLE claimed a fine 1-0 win in Palermo to move to within touching distance of a place in the third round of the UEFA Cup.

Albert Luque’s 37th-minute header capped an impressive first half from the Magpies.

As Palermo pushed for an equaliser in the second half, debutant goalkeeper Tim Krul kept Glenn Roeder’s side in the game with several match-winning saves.

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